Zinedine Zidane addressed the infamous headbutt incident involving Marco Materazzi during a press conference ahead of the France vs. Italy match. The Frenchman confirmed that he has not spoken to the Italian since that day, making it clear that his feelings about the event remain unchanged.
“I am not proud of what happened, but I have no regrets. It is part of my career,” Zidane stated. The coach acknowledged the seriousness of his reaction but rejected the notion that this moment should define his entire career.
The French manager also shared his perspective on the challenges ahead:
“I am not afraid of defeat, otherwise I wouldn’t be here. I don’t dwell on failure; I focus on opportunities,” Zidane said.
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